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Psychology at University of Wisconsin - Madison

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UW - Madison ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.

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Psychology Degrees Available at UW - Madison

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Psychology
• Doctorate Degree in Psychology

UW - Madison Psychology Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, UW - Madison came in at #30. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	20
Best Psychology Schools	30
Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools	56
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools	69
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools	80

Popularity of Psychology at UW - Madison

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 495 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 894 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 57 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UW - Madison. This makes it the #118 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 36 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #33 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Psychology from UW - Madison Cost?

UW - Madison Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW - Madison was $1,627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$9,644	$39,042
Fees	$1,561	$1,561
Books and Supplies	$1,100	$1,100
On Campus Room and Board	$13,500	$13,500
On Campus Other Expenses	$3,100	$3,100

Learn more about UW - Madison tuition and fees.

UW - Madison Psychology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 495 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from UW - Madison. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	37
Black or African American	10
Hispanic or Latino	39
White	335
Non-Resident Aliens	46
Other Races	28

Does UW - Madison Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Psychology?

Online degrees for the UW - Madison psychology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - Madison Online Learning page.

UW - Madison Psychology Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 83 students graduated with a master's degree in psychology from UW - Madison. About 19% were men and 81% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	7
White	56
Non-Resident Aliens	10
Other Races	9

UW - Madison Psychology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Psychology Majors

Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major	Annual Graduates
General Psychology	495
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology	82
Child Development & Psychology	27

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Czar under License

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